Activity Stream - National Scoliosis Foundation Forums

Sort By	Time	Show
Recent Recent Popular Popular	Anytime Anytime Last 7 Days Last 7 Days Last 30 Days Last 30 Days	All All Photos Photos Forum Forums

Yesterday, 09:57 PM

Scoliatic replied to a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

So did you have your surgery? How did it go?

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:52 PM

Scoliatic started a thread I have a blog in Other

So I have a blog about my life with scoliosis. I have a small reader base of my friends and family but none of them have scoliosis. If you could look...

0 replies | 234 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:33 PM

Tina_R replied to a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

By the day before my surgery my anxiety stopped and I was at peace with it. You just realize it's out of your hands. The only thing I worried about...

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:30 AM

Sharon C replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

I'll guess my surgeon will feel the same way. As Linda said, pain is subjective. If only we could walk in another's (orthopedic) shoes. Yep, I can...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:20 AM

Sharon C replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

It shows just how complex the body is---and in different people. So many variables. So frustrating for those who want answers... and relief. And I...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-15-2021, 10:26 AM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

What does envy have to do with anything?

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-15-2021, 10:05 AM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Thank you. My problems might be a neuromuscular disease. If it is I can't help but think surgery triggered it somehow. So far the tests the...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-15-2021, 09:52 AM

Tina_R replied to a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

One thing at a time maybe? Don't think about everything. Find the doctor first. You'll probably feel better once that's settled.

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

04-15-2021, 09:50 AM

Tina_R replied to a thread Left side T1 lucency in Surgical (Revision)

How long after the original surgery is it?

2 replies | 704 view(s)

04-13-2021, 07:05 PM

LindaRacine replied to a thread Left side T1 lucency in Surgical (Revision)

Hi Susan... I haven't heard this, but it could absolutely be true. (I retired in 2017, so don't get to hear the scoop from surgeons every day.) ...

2 replies | 704 view(s)

04-13-2021, 06:04 PM

susancook started a thread Left side T1 lucency in Surgical (Revision)

Hey there! I have a recurrent T1 lucency and my scoliosis surgeon wants to remove the pedicle screw at T1. He said that with time that the...

2 replies | 704 view(s)

04-13-2021, 09:57 AM

titaniumed replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

I think your doing great Sharon.....it's amazing how well your L5-S1 is doing. We should have done a time lapse video of us playing musical...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-12-2021, 08:44 PM

titaniumed replied to a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

Erin, Your a diver.....Here is a video....watch it over and over..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTQogWktjFM&ab_channel=ExpeditionDrenched ...

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

04-12-2021, 08:22 PM

LindaRacine replied to a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

Hi.... You might want to talk to a psychologist. They can help with the anxiety. I think it's best to get a handle on it before you undergo...

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

04-12-2021, 07:32 PM

ErinMK started a thread Anxiety about surgery in Surgical (First-time)

So I’m going through the motions of researching surgeons and making appointments and trying to make some sort of game plan... And I am...

5 replies | 1205 view(s)

04-12-2021, 07:05 PM

Sharon C replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

I am so sorry you too are having issues--especially when no one seems to know what to do. I sure hope you get some answers--and help soon. My Doc...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-12-2021, 06:47 PM

Sharon C replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Thanks for this Linda. That was my guess---not many know how to get it just right. Oh to have it to do over again. Only had the surgery because I...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-11-2021, 04:08 PM

LindaRacine replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Tina... Obviously, none of us know what is going on with your spine. Your surgeon could just be a jerk, or it's possible that they're completely...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-11-2021, 01:22 PM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

There's a lot written about blame in this thread. When a delicate surgery like spinal fusion doesn't accomplish all that is expected, like the...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-10-2021, 07:48 AM

jackieg412 replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

All of this is so complex. Also it is call practicing medicine. The doctors refer to where they work as their practice. Now I changed surgeons from...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-10-2021, 01:14 AM

titaniumed replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Thanks for posting the link Linda. I have seen some of this material in my old (2005-2010) scoliosis surgical books and have wondered about all the...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-10-2021, 01:09 AM

titaniumed replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Linda, That's correct....Blame and envy cause massive amounts of anxiety....and as far as bear traps (thoracic gripping) are concerned, not everyone...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 07:09 PM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

I think this is exactly what it is. He doesn't want to talk about it because he'd have to admit something he did is lacking. You're lucky he's even...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 05:48 PM

LindaRacine replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Iatrogenic flatback is caused by a lack of perfect sagittal balance created during spinal fusion procedures. It's a very complex calculation, and...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 05:39 PM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

But if your back literally flattens and loses its curve it has to change shape. How can this happen if the spine and the rods don't bend?

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 04:46 PM

jackieg412 replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

No the rods do not have to break or bend. The rods are strong but the need for perfect balance is even stronger so the rods and screws are pulled...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 04:12 PM

Tina_R replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

Wow. How is that possible? The metal rods would have to bend, wouldn't they?

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 04:09 PM

LindaRacine replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

None of that is absolute.

27 replies | 10610 view(s)

04-09-2021, 01:29 PM

Sharon C replied to a thread Flat Back in Surgical (Revision)

I actually brought the flatback issue up with Dr Menmuir when I found that the upper surgery didn't improve my "pushed forward" feel. He said no, his...

27 replies | 10610 view(s)